Michigan · Document Recording
Recording a Deed or Document in Branch, MI
Branch (population 44,862) records real-property documents through the Branch County Register of Deeds. Below is what it costs, how to submit, and how Jurably can prepare, notarize, and record your document for you — without a trip to the courthouse.
Branch recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Branch County Register of Deeds
- Recording fee
- $30.00 flat fee (all documents regardless of page count; $4.00 to MSSR fund, waived for fixture filings/state/federal liens/state deeds/plats/tax reversion docs) first / Included in flat fee; $3.00 per additional instrument assigned/discharged add'l (+Copies $1.00/page; certification $5.00/document; search fee $0.50/year, $5.00 minimum)
- Mailing address
- 23 East Pearl Street, Coldwater, MI 49036
- Phone
- 517-279-4320
- Checks payable to
- Branch County Register of Deeds (unverified exact payee line)
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile, CSC, ePN, Indecomm
Formatting note: Single statement identifying the recordable event on first line; 2.5in top margin, 0.5in other margins; white 20lb paper; black ink, 10-point minimum font
Can you e-record in Branch?
Yes. Branch accepts electronic recording through Simplifile, CSC, ePN, Indecomm, so a properly formatted document can be recorded the same or next business day without mailing paper.
How to record a document in Branch, Michigan
- Prepare the document so it meets Branch formatting rules (legal description, grantee address, signature block, and the blank margin the recorder reserves for its stamp).
- Notarize it if the instrument requires acknowledgment — most deeds and affidavits do.
- Submit electronically through Simplifile, CSC, ePN, Indecomm, or by mail to Branch County Register of Deeds at 23 East Pearl Street, Coldwater, MI 49036.
- Pay the recording fee ($30.00 flat fee (all documents regardless of page count; $4.00 to MSSR fund, waived for fixture filings/state/federal liens/state deeds/plats/tax reversion docs) first / Included in flat fee; $3.00 per additional instrument assigned/discharged add'l (+Copies $1.00/page; certification $5.00/document; search fee $0.50/year, $5.00 minimum)).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in Branch
Jurably isn’t a deed-filing desk — it’s how real-estate investors get the important paperwork done. If you’re under contract on a Branch property, we file a memorandum of contract to secure your equitable interest so the seller can’t sell out from under you. Need it notarized first? We handle online notarization or send a mobile notary to your signer. Then we record it — electronically through the county’s approved network — and return the recorded instrument. It’s a self-help filing service, not legal advice.
Branch recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Branch?
The Branch County Register of Deeds charges $30.00 flat fee (all documents regardless of page count; $4.00 to MSSR fund, waived for fixture filings/state/federal liens/state deeds/plats/tax reversion docs) first / Included in flat fee; $3.00 per additional instrument assigned/discharged add'l (+Copies $1.00/page; certification $5.00/document; search fee $0.50/year, $5.00 minimum), with checks payable to Branch County Register of Deeds (unverified exact payee line). Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Branch?
Yes. Branch accepts electronic recording through Simplifile, CSC, ePN, Indecomm, so a properly formatted document can be recorded the same or next business day without mailing paper.
Where do I send documents for recording in Branch?
Mail recordings to Branch County Register of Deeds: 23 East Pearl Street, Coldwater, MI 49036 (517-279-4320).
How can Jurably help with recording in Branch?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Branch to protect your equitable interest; we also notarize documents online or in person and record them for you. Upload your document and we prepare, notarize, and file it — so you never have to visit the Branch recorder in person.
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Jurably files a memorandum to protect your deal, notarizes what you need, and records it — no courthouse trip.